Baroque residence palace in Meiningen with an art collection, the music history of the court orchestra and historicist living rooms of the "Theater Duke".
October 9, 2026 – January 11, 2027
Fourth part of the series on the drawings of Duke Georg II: shown are his sketches of mass scenes in the theatre, with which he arranged many figures into striking images.
April 3, 2026 – January 10, 2027
Major special exhibition on the 200th birthday of Duke Georg II: his life, his work as sovereign and patron of the arts, and his role as a theatre reformer, shown through paintings, drawings, photographs, costumes and personal belongings.
Schloss Elisabethenburg was built between 1682 and 1692 as the baroque residence of the dukes of Meiningen and still shapes the town's appearance today. Later generations redesigned rooms in the styles of Classicism and Historicism; the living rooms of Duke Georg II, the "Theaterherzog" (Theater Duke), in particular reflect the taste of the 19th century.
Today the palace houses the Meininger Museen (Meiningen Museums). The art collection ranges from the early Renaissance to the 19th century and includes paintings, furniture, porcelain and musical instruments. Another focus is music history: the Meiningen court orchestra (Hofkapelle) has existed since 1690. The house holds materials on it, the Max-Reger-Archiv and documents on Johannes Brahms and Richard Wagner.
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €4.50children and young people aged 7–18, trainees, students, people with disabilities, holders of the Sozialpass (social pass) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Children under 6 free; school classes free. |
| Groups (5+ people) | €5 per person |
| Families | –Family combination ticket with the Theatermuseum €13. |
| Palace + Theatermuseum combination ticket | €9Reduced €7. |
| Family combination ticket | €13 |
| Weekend ticket | €10 |
| Annual pass | €30 |
Modern external lift at the palace during opening hours; 33 further steps lead from the third upper floor to the tower café. Accessible parking spaces at the palace and on Klostergasse.
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Bahnhof Meiningen · 15-min walk
About 10 to 15 minutes on foot from Meiningen station; city buses in the center.
Parking available · 3-min walk to the entrance
Recommended: parking at Zentrum-West (2–3 minutes' walk); three free spaces at the palace for tour buses.
Further accessible parking spaces on Klostergasse.
Get directionsTower café (Tue–Thu 14:00–17:00, Sat/Sun 12:00–17:00); museum shop during opening hours.
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| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided group tours and programs for kindergartens and schools. |
